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Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Sonata Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,895

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $8,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,839

Hyundai Sonata LX   
Difference: $9,531

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelPassatSonata
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $22,895
Base Invoice $31,600 $20,961
Package 3   1,400
Package 3   1,278
Options (change) 0 1,400
Options (change) 0 1,278
Destination 770 600
Total Price $33,720 $24,895
Total Invoice $32,370 $22,839

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata LX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,886
Model Year20122006
ModelPassatSonata
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6235hp V6
TransmissionS6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)400, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$33,720$24,895
Adjustments for Features-2,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,965$24,895
Total Invoice$32,370$22,839
Adjustments for Features-2,6450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,725$22,839

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Features Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122006
ModelPassatSonata
TrimV6 SEL PremiumLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed automated manual$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote start$150 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist$50 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
iPod integration$100 
Media drive$15 
Navigation system$600 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Cornering lights$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,255$1,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6450

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Specifications Comparison: Volkswagen Passat vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20122006
ModelPassatSonata
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in107.4 in
Length191.6 in188.9 in
Width72.2 in72.1 in
Height58.5 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,446 lb.3,458 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft316.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Sonata LX

Package 3
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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